Stewed Tomatoes and Dumplings

Stewed Tomatoes and Dumplings

wtorek, 28 stycznia 2014

Stewed Tomatoes and Dumplings

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

• 1 In medium saucepan, melt butter and saute the onion, pepper, celery, and bay leaf for about 5 minutes.
• 2 Add the undrained tomatoes and seasonings and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 5 minutes.
• 3 In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
• 4 Cut the butter into the flour with a fork until it resembles course meal.
• 5 Add the egg, milk, and parsley and stir gently until a soft dough forms, do not overmix.
• 6 Drop by tablespoons into simmering tomatoes.
• 7 Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
• 8 Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking.